Sex trafficking

Israeli lawmakers push to ban brothels as anti-prostitution efforts expand

The Knesset moved to prohibit brothel operations nationwide, with officials stressing that prostitution will not disappear without coordinated action and local enforcement.

A prostitute in Israel waiting for a client.
Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Fake Jeffrey Epstein 'suicide' video briefly appears on DOJ website before being removed

US President Trump pictured smiling with several women whose faces are redacted on either side of him.

Trump appears in newly-released photos from Jeffery Epstein's estate, says it's 'no big deal'

U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein (C) appears in court where he pleaded guilty to two prostitution charges in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2008. Picture taken July 30, 2008.

US judge allows additional grand jury materials in Epstein case to be made public


More information on fmr. Israeli PM's meetings with Jeffrey Epstein comes to light

According to Epstein’s calendar, he had arranged for former Prime Minister Ehud Barak to meet with Noam Chomsky, a famed critic of Israel. 

Ehud  Barak speaks at panel at the Council for Peace and Security

International sex trafficking operation broken open by Israel Police

15 suspects have been the target of an undercover investigation carried out by Israel Police forces over the last few months

 Israel Police.

Modern slavery in Israel: The women victims of human trafficking

The US State Department TIP report states that Israel does not meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so

 Women with price tags on their hands are displayed in the window of a store called Woman To Go in a shopping mall in Tel Aviv to raise awareness about and protest against the trafficking of women.

Internet personality Andrew Tate moved to house arrest after court ruling

Tate, his brother Tristan and two Romanian female suspects have been under police detention since December 29 as prosecutors investigate them for suspected human trafficking and rape.

 Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are escorted by police officers outside the headquarters of the Bucharest Court of Appeal, in Bucharest, Romania, January 10, 2023.

Ghislaine Maxwell seeks to throw out sex trafficking conviction in Epstein case

Maxwell's lawyers offered several arguments for dismissing the case or giving their client a new trial, including that she was immune from prosecution.

Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein's banks seek to end accusers' lawsuits

The banks have denied having any knowledge of Epstein's trafficking ring.

Jeffrey Epstein is shown in this undated Florida Department of Law Enforcement photo.

Andrew Tate's detention on alleged human trafficking in Romania extended

Tate was detained by Romanian prosecutors in December on charges of forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

 Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are escorted by police officers outside the headquarters of the Bucharest Court of Appeal, in Bucharest, Romania, January 10, 2023.

Jeffrey Epstein estate reaches settlement with US Virgin Islands

The settlement includes the return of more than $80 million in tax benefits that one of Epstein's companies obtained fraudulently, to fuel his criminal activity, George said.

Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photo taken for the NY Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry

Who is Andrew Tate and how did he become popular? What you should know

The former kickboxer and current influencer has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to TikTok but is mired in controversy for sexism, rape allegations and more.

 Andrew Tate

Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking

Prosecutors last week called Maxwell's conduct "shockingly predatory" and said she deserved to spend at least 30 years behind bars, based on their interpretation of federal sentencing guidelines

Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein